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Chinese foreign minister also calls for stronger ties with ‘close neighbour, friend and partner’ South Korea during meeting with counterpart Kang Kyung-wha in Seoul.
Chinese foreign minister also calls for stronger ties with ‘close neighbour, friend and partner’ South Korea during meeting with counterpart Kang Kyung-wha in Seoul.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi will spend two days in Seoul and is expected to meet President Moon Jae-in.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi will spend two days in Seoul and is expected to meet President Moon Jae-in.
Hun Sen’s regime to discuss free-trade deal with China amid EU and US threats to end trade privileges over Cambodia’s human rights record – but there has been growing resentment over Chinese investment.
Hun Sen’s regime to discuss free-trade deal with China amid EU and US threats to end trade privileges over Cambodia’s human rights record – but there has been growing resentment over Chinese investment.
Zhuhai police, at the end of the world’s longest sea bridge, use body armour and tear gas in preparation for Macau’s 20th anniversary celebration.
Zhuhai police, at the end of the world’s longest sea bridge, use body armour and tear gas in preparation for Macau’s 20th anniversary celebration.
Three-day meeting in Beijing ends with pledges to continue working towards a peaceful solution in the disputed waters.
Three-day meeting in Beijing ends with pledges to continue working towards a peaceful solution in the disputed waters.
Chinese president addresses crisis on sidelines of international summit.
Chinese president addresses crisis on sidelines of international summit.
Foreign ministry says London and Washington did not ‘sternly condemn’ torching of man in the city.
Foreign ministry says London and Washington did not ‘sternly condemn’ torching of man in the city.
Next year’s leading role in regional body may see Hanoi push for unified approach from member countries.
Next year’s leading role in regional body may see Hanoi push for unified approach from member countries.
After talks collapsed in June, Kim Jong-un fell back on his signature tactic: test-firing ballistic missiles. Washington and Seoul have also moved toward their traditional stance on Pyongyang and will resume joint air defence exercises next month.
After talks collapsed in June, Kim Jong-un fell back on his signature tactic: test-firing ballistic missiles. Washington and Seoul have also moved toward their traditional stance on Pyongyang and will resume joint air defence exercises next month.
President Xi Jinping says ‘China is willing to sign a high-standard free trade agreement with many more countries’.
President Xi Jinping says ‘China is willing to sign a high-standard free trade agreement with many more countries’.
Legitimate concerns need to be addressed to create ‘as much space for doing businesses as possible’, chairman of American Chamber of Commerce in China says.
Legitimate concerns need to be addressed to create ‘as much space for doing businesses as possible’, chairman of American Chamber of Commerce in China says.
US president’s absence from annual event should not be seen as a lack of American interest in regional issues, observers say.
US president’s absence from annual event should not be seen as a lack of American interest in regional issues, observers say.
Haiyang Dizhi 8 in waters close to Macau as of 4pm Friday, MarineTraffic reports.
Haiyang Dizhi 8 in waters close to Macau as of 4pm Friday, MarineTraffic reports.
Luis Schmidt says that when Chile hosts Apec leaders next month, China’s Xi Jinping and US’ Donald Trump will hold the key to improving global economy.
Luis Schmidt says that when Chile hosts Apec leaders next month, China’s Xi Jinping and US’ Donald Trump will hold the key to improving global economy.
‘Snow Dragons’ Xuelong and Xuelong II leave on China’s 36th Antarctic expedition, its most ambitious to date.
‘Snow Dragons’ Xuelong and Xuelong II leave on China’s 36th Antarctic expedition, its most ambitious to date.
Agreement follows first vice-ministerial meeting in five years.
Agreement follows first vice-ministerial meeting in five years.
Vice-Premier Hu Chunhua will lead delegation at two-day summit, which observers say is Beijing’s latest effort to regain momentum in the region.
Vice-Premier Hu Chunhua will lead delegation at two-day summit, which observers say is Beijing’s latest effort to regain momentum in the region.
Vietnamese president calls on country to be ready for all possibilities in the disputed waters.
Vietnamese president calls on country to be ready for all possibilities in the disputed waters.
Taiyuan Type 052D will join vessels from the United States, Australia and India for international event in Sagami Bay.
Taiyuan Type 052D will join vessels from the United States, Australia and India for international event in Sagami Bay.
Observers say Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will have to deal with Rosneft with one eye on Russia’s friendship ties to China.
Observers say Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will have to deal with Rosneft with one eye on Russia’s friendship ties to China.
Pyongyang wants Washington to know it won’t give up its nuclear programme without a fight, observer says.
Pyongyang wants Washington to know it won’t give up its nuclear programme without a fight, observer says.
Beijing’s controversial efforts to expand the country’s influence seen in split across 32 countries included in poll by Pew Research Centre.
Beijing’s controversial efforts to expand the country’s influence seen in split across 32 countries included in poll by Pew Research Centre.
Legal process under way, Beijing says after Foreign Minister Wang Yi tells United Nations China is committed to defending multilateralism.
Legal process under way, Beijing says after Foreign Minister Wang Yi tells United Nations China is committed to defending multilateralism.
Decision by Washington and Tokyo to remove barriers to each other’s goods could create a new obstacle for Beijing, observers say.
Decision by Washington and Tokyo to remove barriers to each other’s goods could create a new obstacle for Beijing, observers say.
‘Ocean Oil 982’ is expected to search for crude oil at depths of up to 5,000 metres as nation seeks to reduce its dependence on foreign suppliers.
‘Ocean Oil 982’ is expected to search for crude oil at depths of up to 5,000 metres as nation seeks to reduce its dependence on foreign suppliers.
Beijing did not say why Haiyan Dizhi 8 left the areas, but last month it also travelled to Fiery Cross Reef and spent time refuelling there before returning.
Beijing did not say why Haiyan Dizhi 8 left the areas, but last month it also travelled to Fiery Cross Reef and spent time refuelling there before returning.
Move could help ease tensions between Beijing and Seoul, but analysts say it is unlikely to represent any major shift in allegiance.
Move could help ease tensions between Beijing and Seoul, but analysts say it is unlikely to represent any major shift in allegiance.
Robert O’Brien is less experienced that his predecessor so Donald Trump is expected to continue to drive foreign policy.
Robert O’Brien is less experienced that his predecessor so Donald Trump is expected to continue to drive foreign policy.
Beijing is in talks with Chile over use of the Punta Arenas port ‘for the realisation of projects at their bases located in the Antarctic continent’.
Beijing is in talks with Chile over use of the Punta Arenas port ‘for the realisation of projects at their bases located in the Antarctic continent’.
India and Russia have agreed to launch a maritime route that would partly go through the hotly contested waters. They say they could ramp up their military and technological collaboration.
India and Russia have agreed to launch a maritime route that would partly go through the hotly contested waters. They say they could ramp up their military and technological collaboration.